Occupational Therapy Support Worker
Job summary
The purpose of the post is:
- To undertake specific skilled occupational therapy support work (e.g. carrying out assessments using various treatment skills including group facilitation) to aid the mental health recovery of patients.
- To plan and implement interventions, using various treatment skills and to monitor progress and evaluate the outcome under supervision from tea
Main duties of the job
- To encourage patients and carers in an active approach to regaining and maintainingpersonal independence.
- To support the occupational therapists by carrying out specific, timed interventions on a 1:1and group basis.
- To actively participate in the Occupational Therapy process from start to finish with support from Occupational Therapy colleagues and the MDT.
- To liaise closely with third sector agencies and community resources to support patients
- To access meaningful activities, recreational activities, using practical, communication and creative skill
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Date posted
24 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
201-25-371
Job locations
Banham house
Bodmin Hospital
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
- NVQ 4 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
- Experience of leading groups
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults
Skills , Aptitude, Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Able to observe and modify a treatment activity, demonstrating an understanding of the patient's needs
- Ability to manage own caseload
Education and Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
- NVQ 4 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable
- Experience of leading groups
- Experience of working with vulnerable adults
Skills , Aptitude, Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Able to observe and modify a treatment activity, demonstrating an understanding of the patient's needs
- Ability to manage own caseload
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Banham house
Bodmin Hospital
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Banham house
Bodmin Hospital
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Team Manager
Veronika read
01208251366
Date posted
24 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
201-25-371
Job locations
Banham house
Bodmin Hospital
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
Supporting documents
Please view the full job description on NHS Jobs for attached documents.
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